'53 EAB valve lifters

[Milt K from Pa]

Barners,
Did the '53 EAB engine come from Ford with adjustable lifters?? For that matter, did the 8BA come with adj. lifters??
Thanks,

Milt K from Pa

 

[Russ/40]

No and no

 

[Walt Dupont--Me.]

No, on the adjustables. But I'll give you a little tip, all the stock flathead lifters up to 51 are 1.720 long, the 52-53 EAB lifters are 1.750 long, as are the 49-53 Merc lifters. NOW, the extra .030 is a big help when using reground cam with a lower bass circle. This tip is when your butt grind valve stems. Walt